Installation

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

(d) Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

NOTICE:
If it is not in the neutral position, the turn signal switch pin may snap.

(e) Attach the 3 claws to install the spiral cable with sensor.

(f) If installing a new spiral cable with sensor:

Remove the lock pin.





(g) Connect the 3 connectors to the spiral cable with sensor.





(h) Connect the airbag connector (yellow colored) to the spiral cable with sensor.

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NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(i) Check that the lock slider is in the lock position.

2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER Installation

3. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.





NOTICE:
Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

(d) Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.





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NOTICE:
Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

HINT
The spiral cable can be rotated approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center position.

4. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Installation

5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

6. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

7. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

Diagnosis System

8. INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

(a) With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

(b) Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT
If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.